Oasis of the Seas Review

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Review for the Eastern Caribbean Cruise on Oasis of the Seas

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Sail Date: Oct 2010
Cabin: Superior Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony
Traveled with children

After a week in Orlando with a 12 and an 11 year old, we were really looking forward to boarding the Oasis of the Seas and the kids were almost bursting with excitement. We weren't disappointed! The boarding process was relatively painless, the staff and port officials being efficient, if a little humourless. We were quickly boarded and then needed to wait in the public areas whilst the cabins were cleaned and prepared. This was no bad thing but it would have been nice if a crew member had been on hand to explain the options.

Once we got to our cabin we were really quite impressed. Although small, the best use had been made of the available space and the bathroom was really well set out and equipped. Everything was clean, spotless even, and the cabin smelt fresh and clean. Disappointed there was no curtain to separate the kids sleeping area from ours. The wife was not impressed. The interactive TV was a disappointment as it didn't seem to work and navigating through the menus was slow and eventually pointless. This meant that we couldn't reserve tickets for the shows although most were just turn up and go anyway. We did miss the comedy shows which was a disappointment.

The ships restaurants were very good, the windjammer being our most popular venue as it suited our timetables and the kids were happy with the choice. The kids also visited the various venues around the ship where they could enjoy inclusive sandwiches, doughnuts and iced yogurt. My wife and I were happy with all the bars and found queuing hardly necessary at all. We also bought the drinks package for the kids which was well worthwhile. My wife and I ate out one night in the Chops Steak restaurant and were both very impressed by the food, speed and quality of service and the wine list. The decor was great too, made us feel like were were eating in a uptown New York restaurant. And the load Americans added to the image, which actually was great!

Cabin Review

Superior Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony

Good cabin overall, always disappointed that the smoking and non smoking aren't better separated. Smoking should, in my humble opinion, be restricted to the rear of the ship so, whilst in motion, the smoke doesn't pass the non smoking cabins. The cabin attendant was great, with his towel sculptures which delighted both us and the kids each night. Made the beds up perfectly and kept everything spotless. Unfortunately, my wife left behind her companion (George, a soft toy/sleeping aid) and he's never been returned so who knows. maybe he's out there enjoying the high seas?

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